Sharif vows to take all steps for restoring peace in Balochistan

Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) President Nawaz Sharif has vowed to take all necessary steps for restoring peace in Balochistan and supported the federal government's efforts towards addressing the challenges being faced by the province.

- Tariq Butt

He expressed these views during his meeting with the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Mian Muhammad Rauf Atta, who met him at Jati Umrah, Lahore.

Rauf Atta was accompanied by Atta Ulalh Langove, President of the Balochistan High Court Bar Association. Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazir Tarar was also present.

The meeting, which lasted more than an hour, included an in-depth discussion on the alarming law and order situation, particularly in Balochistan.

The SCBAP president requested Sharif to bring together the national political leaders, especially from Balochistan, to build a national consensus on resolving the province's issues.

He emphasised that tackling terrorism and restoring peace in the province required a democratic approach as the only viable path forward.

Sharif expressed his deep grief and concern over the prevailing situation in Balochistan and promised to play his role for restoring peace in the province. He also promised to visit the province soon.